Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs that target specific signaling pathways involved in tumor growth and inflammation. Its structure allows for selective binding to enzyme active sites, making it valuable in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides and pesticides due to its ability to interfere with biological processes in pests.